Dermatologic Infections After Migration Through Latin America | Synapse
February 27, 2026
Dermatologic Infections After Migration Through Latin America
Puntos clave
To characterize skin conditions affecting migrants in humanitarian relief camps at the border.
Conducted a cross-sectional survey
Focused on skin conditions in humanitarian relief camps
Analyzed clinical encounters in Matamoros and Reynosa
Identified various dermatologic infections among migrants
Reported high incidences of skin conditions linked to migration
Highlighted insufficient healthcare access for migrants in camps
Resumen
This cross-sectional study characterizes the clinical encounters associated with skin conditions among migrating people in the Matamoros and Reynosa humanitarian relief camps at the Mexico-US border.